• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Writing

Writing Courses

Writing courses can help you learn narrative structure, character development, persuasive techniques, and editing skills. You can build abilities in crafting compelling arguments, developing unique voices, and refining your style through feedback. Many courses introduce tools like Grammarly for grammar checks, Scrivener for organizing drafts, and various writing software that aid in the creative process, enhancing your overall writing proficiency.

Popular Writing Courses and Certifications


  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Flier (Flyer) Marketing Design & Copywriting To Get Clients

    Skills you'll gain: Promotional Materials, Marketing Materials, Marketing Collateral, Copywriting, Direct Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Design, Product Promotion, Drive Engagement, Customer Acquisition Management, Target Audience, Graphic and Visual Design

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Madecraft

    How to Build an Effective Resume

    Skills you'll gain: Proofreading, Job Analysis, Storytelling, Editing, Professionalism, Data Storytelling, Web Presence, Writing and Editing, Planning, Overcoming Objections, Concision, Professional Development, Keyword Research, Writing, Prioritization, Employee Engagement, Personal Development, Performance Metric, Action Oriented, Organizational Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Competitive Intel, Trends and Data Sourcing

    Skills you'll gain: Market Intelligence, Competitive Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Market Analysis, Market Data, Market Trend, Market Dynamics, Trend Analysis, Business Reporting, Research Reports, Report Writing, Data Collection, Product Strategy, Forecasting, Data Validation, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Quality, Research Methodologies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Gatling Fundamentals for Stress Testing APIs - Scala

    Skills you'll gain: Test Script Development, API Testing, Test Tools, Performance Stress Testing, Application Performance Management, Scenario Testing, Scripting Languages

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Communicate Campaign Updates

    Skills you'll gain: User Feedback, Stakeholder Communications, Employee Surveys, Communication Planning, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Performance Reporting, Project Design, Strategic Communication, Communication Strategies, Report Writing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Process Improvement, Communication, Business Communication, Kanban Principles, Business Reporting, Project Planning, Content Performance Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Launch Viral Challenges

    Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Performance Reporting, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Management, Performance Analysis, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Driving engagement, Marketing Strategies, Digital Media Strategy, Performance Measurement, Campaign Planning, Campaign Management, Content Strategy, Influencing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Report Results Clearly

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Reporting, Business Reporting, Report Writing, Performance Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Campaign Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Metric, Data Storytelling, Email Marketing, Concision

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Media, Elections, and Politics - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Public Affairs, Electronic Media, Political Sciences, Journalism, Policy Analysis, Data Ethics, Advocacy, Persuasive Communication, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Community Organizing, Public History, Digital Analysis, Digital Communications, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Writing, digital literacy, Driving engagement, Digital Transformation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Gangster Fiction: The Gangster American Dream

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, AI literacy, Culture, Creative Problem-Solving, Liberal Arts, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Writing, Writing and Editing, Research, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Independent Thinking, Media and Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Generate Smart Reports

    Skills you'll gain: Management Reporting, Performance Reporting, Report Writing, Milestones (Project Management), Project Performance, Agile Methodology, User Feedback, Performance Metric, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Concision, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Stakeholder Management, Real Time Data, Stakeholder Communications, Risk Management, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Sharpen Team Comms

    Skills you'll gain: Concision, Slack (Software), Team Building, Team Collaboration, Internal Communications, Team Performance Management, Communication, Communication Strategies, Business Writing, Recognizing Others, Writing, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Follow Through, Action Oriented, Expectation Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Market Research Portfolio Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Market Research, Data Collection, Advanced Analytics, Market Analysis, Research Reports, Business Research, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Presentations, Customer Analysis, Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Technical Communication, Report Writing, Dashboard Creation, Data Capture, Project Design, Strategic Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
1…141142143…147

In summary, here are 10 of our most popular writing courses

  • Flier (Flyer) Marketing Design & Copywriting To Get Clients: Alex Genadinik
  • How to Build an Effective Resume: Madecraft
  • Competitive Intel, Trends and Data Sourcing: Coursera
  • Gatling Fundamentals for Stress Testing APIs - Scala: Packt
  • Communicate Campaign Updates: Coursera
  • Launch Viral Challenges: Coursera
  • Report Results Clearly: Coursera
  • Media, Elections, and Politics - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • Gangster Fiction: The Gangster American Dream: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Generate Smart Reports: Coursera

Skills you can learn in Business Essentials

Analytics (37)
Presentation (33)
Modeling (29)
Business Analytics (27)
Language (26)
Microsoft Excel (26)
Writing (26)
Speech (18)
Plan (17)
Business Communication (16)
Decision-making (16)
Leadership (15)

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok